With as many technological advancements that have become mainstream since the turn of the century, it’s amazing to believe that there is only much more to come. However, each day brilliant minds around the world are coming together to make products that will continue to change life as we know it. Many ideas that may have once seemed like an impossible Hollywood idea, are now becoming realistic items that are available for the masses. Here is a look at four major advances in technology we can expect to enjoy soon.

3D Printing

3D printing has been used by some of the most advanced universities in the world to help further their research. However, this machines that once cost thousands of dollars to have will soon become less expensive and more likely to be in your home. Large companies have used 3D printers to help them make up mock designs of projects that they want to create, but their uses will soon be even more detailed. Instead of going to the store to get something that you need, imagine being able to just purchase the blueprints off the internet and being able to print the item directly in your home. This technology could be more widely available in just a few short years.

Smartwatches

Smartwatches have recently become a huge market for technology giants. Some of the largest companies in the world have invested in marketing and research put towards creating a smartwatch that will pair with your tablet and smartphone devices. As the technology becomes more advanced, so will the options available on these watches. Watches were once thought to be something that were on there way out, simply because people could check their phones instead of their wrists. However, now that there is an opportunity to combine the two, get ready to see a new wave in wearable technology.

Larger Infrastructures

As the world becomes more commercialized, there is a growing need for larger and more exciting buildings. In recent years, billions of dollars have gone into the creation of sports stadiums and huge buildings that have become landmarks for their given cities. One reason these have been created is due to the process of cold forming metals. Finding further explanation of the cold forming process will only lead to more advancements in terms of building infrastructures and buildings across the world.

Space Tourism

Everyone loves to travel. But instead of going to a beach or mountain getaway, imagine going into outer space and seeing the world like never before. Large travel companies are putting massive amounts of money into space tourism, due to the large market of people who seem interested to take part in the experience. We could see space travel become a very common theme before the turn of the next decade.

Technology has typically changed humans lives for the better. We now live in a more dynamic and quicker changing world than ever before. But as much as we’ve already been exposed to, it will only continue to grow and change in coming years.